Bill > SB366

This bill aims to reclassify ivermectin, currently considered a dangerous drug in Georgia, as an over-the-counter medication that can be legally sold and purchased without a prescription. The bill provides a definition of ivermectin as an antiparasitic drug used in both veterinary and human medicine to treat conditions such as parasitic worms, head lice, and rosacea, and clarifies that "over-the-counter medication" means a drug that can be purchased without consulting a healthcare professional. Specifically, the bill removes existing references to ivermectin in the state's controlled substances law and adds a new section to the pharmacists and pharmacies chapter explicitly allowing ivermectin suitable for human use to be sold over-the-counter. By making this change, the bill effectively deregulates ivermectin, making it more readily accessible to consumers in Georgia without the need for a prescription or professional medical consultation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71823